_Home Sec_. (_examining picture_). Yes, very nice. Just my idea of what a historical picture _should_ be! Sea-view very fair indeed, and I think that the suggestion of the presentation at Court is also extremely neat. The Black Prince, perhaps, a little near OLIVER CROMWELL, but then that is a detail that will not challenge particular attention. I like too the view of Vauxhall Gardens--very good, indeed! But why should a scene of this great historical importance be laid in Charing Cross during a labour demonstration? _Pres_. (_frankly_). I cannot say that I have looked up all my authorities, but I do not think our friend would allow himself to be wrong on so important a point. _Home Sec_. Well, I think it would be in better taste if the Artist cut out that stampede of police--it is not true to nature! [_Exit._ _Pres_. There _may_ be something in what he says, but I do wish these amateurs would keep their suggestions to themselves. _Enter_ FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY. _Pres_. (_cordially_). My dear Lord, delighted to see you--what do you think of it? _First Lord_. Hm! Yes! Perhaps! But, I say, what right has the Artist to put the white ensign on the top of that light-house? It's against the regulations--they should be flying the Trinity House flag--if anything. That _must_ come out, you know--it really must! [_Exit._ _Pres_. Silly blunder, but it can be easily remedied. Ah! the Secretary of State for War! (_Enter that official_) Well, Mr. STANHOPE, and how do _you_ like the new purchase? _War Minister_ (_after, a glance at the canvas_). Tol lol. But come, I say, come; the Iron Duke never wore a hat like _that_! And, I say, as it isn't raining, why has he put up his umbrella? In the cause of historical accuracy that should not be allowed. [_Exit._ _Pres_. (_drily_). I am afraid our friend will have enough to do. (_Enter the remainder of the Cabinet together_). Well, Gentlemen--hope you approve of our purchase? _Remainder_ (_together_). Not at all. You should have only bought the frame! [_Scene closes in on the consideration of this new point._ * * * * * [Illustration: "MANNING THE (BACK-)YARDS." CHELSEA, JUNE, 1891. FOUR BELL(E)S.] * * * * * MR. PUNCH EXPLAINS. [_Last week Mr. Punch congratulated King HENRY'S "holy shade" on the Four-hundredth Anniversary of the Foundation of Eton College._]